reliever
US /rɪˈliː.vɚ/
UK /rɪˈliː.vɚ/
名词
1.
缓解剂, 解脱者, 救济者
a person or thing that provides relief from pain, distress, or difficulty
示例:
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The cool compress was a great reliever for her headache.
冷敷对她的头痛来说是一个很好的缓解剂。
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He acted as a reliever for the stressed team members.
他充当了那些压力重重的团队成员的解压者。
2.
救援投手, 中继投手
in baseball, a pitcher who comes into the game to replace another pitcher, usually in the later innings
示例:
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The coach brought in a new reliever in the eighth inning.
教练在第八局换上了一名新的救援投手。
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The team's bullpen has several strong relievers.
球队的牛棚有几名强力的救援投手。
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